Help us shape the future of computing! Lightmatter builds next generation computing systems. We’ve created a photonic processor and interconnect that are faster, more efficient, and cooler than anything else on Earth to power the next giant leaps in human progress. If you have a passion for finding the best talent, driving the candidate/employee onboarding experience, and doing impactful work… work like helping build the world's first photonic computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!

Lightmatter is seeking a Technical Sourcer to identify and assess talent for our Engineering teams. Technical Sourcers work with our Talent Acquisition Partners and Hiring Managers to develop strategies to locate and attract candidates to Lightmatter. We encourage practical and creative ways to find candidates through multiple channels including outbound messaging, referrals, and applicants. Our Talent team is passionate about candidate experience and this usually begins with Sourcers. We’re looking for a Sourcer who enjoys building connections, solving problems, and has a knack for curating an Engineering pipeline.

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented, analytical individual who is able to find the best talent to grow our world-class team. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the ins-and-outs of recruiting while working with an energetic, dedicated team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners and Hiring Managers to comprehend technical requirements of the role, the scope, and the team
• Proactively build talent pipelines through outreach, referral generation, events, and sourcing campaigns
• Locate and engage passive candidates through the use of Linkedin Recruiter, Boolean search, and creative search techniques
• Maintain and track pipeline activity to share with Engineering Hiring Managers and Recruiters
• Recommend creative and results-oriented ideas to potentially impact pipeline
• Interact with potential candidates on social media and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Github, etc.)
• Craft and send recruiting emails
• Develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs and maintain candidate databases (e.g. via our Applicant Tracking System)
• Measure conversion rates, including numbers of passive candidates who turn into applicants, get invited to interviews, get offers and get hired
• Promote our employer brand online and offline
• Communicate with past applicants regarding new job opportunities

Requirements

• 2+ years of talent sourcing experience at either a brand or a recruiting agency
• An ability to determine general fit for Engineering teams based on required and desired qualifications
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System to maintain candidate pipeline
• Developed and maintained multiple strategies resulting in the engagement of passive technical candidates
• Experience advising Recruiters and Hiring Managers on activity and strategy to fill assigned roles using data

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan 401k
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave
• Stock Option Plan